Part 1 — Weather and Seasons (Thời tiết và các mùa)
Chủ đề Weather and Seasons tưởng đơn giản nhưng cho phép bạn thể hiện từ vựng miêu tả phong phú.
Câu hỏi 1: What is the weather like in your city?
Trả lời mẫu: "I live in Hanoi, which has four distinct seasons. Summers are extremely hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching 38 or 39 degrees Celsius. Winters can be quite chilly and damp, especially in January. My favorite time is autumn — from September to November — when the weather is pleasantly cool and the sky is beautifully clear. Spring is lovely too, but it tends to be drizzly."
Câu hỏi 2: What is your favorite season and why?
Trả lời mẫu: "Autumn is definitely my favorite season. I love the mild temperatures and the golden sunlight in the late afternoon. In Hanoi, autumn is especially beautiful with the falling leaves and the fragrance of 'hoa sữa' — milk flowers that bloom along the streets. It's also the perfect weather for outdoor activities like cycling around West Lake or having coffee at a sidewalk café."
Câu hỏi 3: Does the weather affect your mood?
Trả lời mẫu: "Absolutely. I find that sunny days make me feel more energetic and motivated, while rainy, gloomy days tend to make me feel a bit lazy and sleepy. During the hot summer months, I sometimes feel irritable because of the heat. That's why I try to be aware of how weather affects me and adjust my plans accordingly — for example, I schedule outdoor activities on nice days and save indoor tasks for rainy ones."
Từ vựng hữu ích — Weather
| Cụm từ | Nghĩa | Ví dụ |
|---|---|---|
| four distinct seasons | bốn mùa rõ rệt | "Hanoi has four distinct seasons." |
| hot and humid | nóng và ẩm | "Summers are extremely hot and humid." |
| pleasantly cool | mát dễ chịu | "Autumn weather is pleasantly cool." |
| drizzly | mưa phùn | "Spring tends to be drizzly." |
| gloomy days | ngày u ám | "Gloomy days make me feel sleepy." |